Luke Littler secured his second consecutive World Matchplay title with a dominant performance in Blackpool, defeating Gerwyn Price 18-9 in the final. The 19-year-old averaged 111.53 during the match, setting a new tournament record. His overall average for the event was 111.04, surpassing the previous record of 106.31 held by Phil Taylor. Littler also set a new record for the number of 180s in a single competition, hitting 12 in the final and totaling 66 throughout the week. With this victory, Littler became only the third player to defend the Matchplay title successfully, following Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen, who last achieved the feat in 2016.

In the Women’s World Matchplay final, Beau Greaves claimed her third title in four years after a tightly contested match against Fallon Sherrock. Greaves opened the final with back-to-back high finishes of 148 and 144, gaining an early lead. Sherrock responded by winning consecutive legs to level the match at 5-5, forcing a decisive final leg. Both players exchanged maximum scores (180s) during the decider, but Greaves ultimately secured the title by checking out 56.

The tournament showcased high-level performances across both the men’s and women’s competitions, with Littler’s record-breaking display and Greaves’ resilience in a closely fought final drawing significant attention. The event took place in Blackpool, continuing its tradition as one of the premier fixtures in the professional darts calendar.